Steelers release CB Patrick Peterson

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty ImagesThe Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson after one year with the team according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move saves the Steelers roughly $7 million in cap space.

The Steelers signed Peterson to a two-year, $14 million contract last offseason after letting Cam Sutton walk in free agency.

Steelers are releasing eight-time Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson, per sources. pic.twitter.com/z1BYPzaUXy

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2024 Unfortunately for Peterson, and for the Steelers, he didn’t become what he needed to be on the perimeter for the Steelers. He allowed a passer rating of 80.4 when he was the nearest defender and…